If your pup just had a heyday in a mud puddle or needs a bath ASAP, you don’t have to run out and purchase special dog shampoo. This all natural recipe will get your canine clean as a whistle (or as clean as he can be) without using harsh chemicals or dyes. Also great if your pet has allergies or aversion to certain chemicals.

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Steps

Method 1 of 2: Round Up Ingredients

1

Locate your organic apple cider vinegar. This is what will get your pet’s coat and skin dirt/debris free. Your dog may not like the smell but you will be balancing out the cider with other ingredients so it shouldn’t be too overpowering.

Apple cider vinegar is also a natural flea repellent so it should help to block and kill any remaining fleas.

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2

Pick up a bottle of natural, liquid dish washing soap. You could also use baby shampoo if you prefer--either will make suds and add that extra cleaning element to the bath.

3

Purchase some glycerin to keep your furry baby’s skin healthy and smooth. Glycerin will also soothe any hotspots or areas of dander build up.

4

Find an empty shampoo bottle to hold pup’s potion. Actually any clean, empty bottle will do the trick, but be sure you select something that is plastic or non breakable. Doggy bath times can be a little rambunctious so the last thing you need is to be fighting a wild bathing dog while navigating the shampoo bottle over his coat.

Method 2 of 2: Make Doggy Shampoo

Add 1 cup of warm water (you can use distilled but tap works just fine) and 2 oz. of glycerin. You want the water to be warm but not hot so that it doesn’t break down the other ingredient’s compounds.

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Tighten bottle lid and shake vigorously. You may see bubbles and froth as the shampoo combines. Gently remove the lid and allow the bubbles to settle down before use.

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Wet dog down with plenty of water before applying shampoo. Work well into fur until the soap creates a thick lather.

Rinse pet well to remove excess shampoo. Although this is an all natural recipe the apple cider vinegar can become a little sticky when it dries so make sure you use ample water during the “rinse cycle.”